NotesDesign: This web site has supported Lotus Notes database developers since 1995. My focus: Explaining the unique architecture of a Lotus Notes Domino database.
	I recently launched my own company: BDS Software, Inc. Please drop by! BDS develops .Net business applications for Windows and the Web. (I also have extensive experience in Notes development and converting data from Lotus Notes databases!)
	FYI: IBM now allows you to Download Lotus® Domino® Designer 8.5.1 for free (after registering with them).
	There exists an open source community for Lotus Notes developers at OpenNTF.org
	Looking to deepen your understanding of Domino - Lotus Notes ?
	I invite developers to read The Lotus Notes Tutorial page and learn why "Lotus Notes is different". When asked to explain the concepts behind Lotus Notes, Ray Ozzie once suggested that people visit my site!
	Looking for Lotus Notes development ideas ?
	Please visit the download page . Download the NotesDesign database the Sendkeys function in Notes ! Additional ideas can now be found on The New Ideas Page ! The NotesDesign examples database was created many years ago. It is a testament to Notes backwards compatability that the application still runs on the latest version on Domino.
	As a Domino developer, Do you wonder what's "under the hood"  ?
	There is a downloadable book that shows what's really inside Domino and Notes: Inside Notes
	You may also be interested in the history of the Lotus Notes product.
	Need help with a Domino / Lotus Notes problem ?
	Lotus Developer Domain from IBM. For more options check out the "Lotus Notes Help" page
	Domino - The groupware / collaboration leader.
	The Lotus Notes product was designed to promote the sharing of unstructured information. Development is easier if you Understand the issues and how Lotus Notes addressed them.
	Domino - A powerful web applications server.
	Understanding How (and why) Lotus Notes became Domino may be helpful.
	Will there be problems, rolling out a groupware product ? How can you be better prepared ?
	What makes for a successful Domino rollout ? What are the problems we may face ? How about a list of good ideas for some Domino databases ?
	Looking for Groupware, Workflow, and Knowledge management material ?
	The Groupware section provides extensive material on Collaboration and Groupware.
	Looking for Notes related information ?
	Tour the site, Browse. Make yourself at home ! You might want to start at the Site Overview. Alternatively, the selections on the menu to the left each display a list of topics to choose from.

I hope , with your help, to make this site of real use to those of us who develop in Notes. If you have any suggestions, questions or corrections, or simply wish to be kept informed of developments, please Email me. I would appreciate any feedback and I welcome the dialog.

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